Michael Driscoll, IAAI-CFI

Large Loss Specialist

Tampa, FL

Michael Driscoll, IAAI-CFI

Large Loss Specialist

Tampa, FL

GET TO KNOW Michael Driscoll, IAAI-CFI

Michael Driscoll is a Large Loss Specialist with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company. He is a seasoned and credentialed fire investigator with almost four decades of diverse experience in leading major fire and explosion investigations, forensic engineering teams, and complex technical services organizations. Mr. Driscoll is recognized for his technical credibility, expert risk governance, NFPA aligned standards, and the ability to align operational rigor with commercial objectives.

Mr. Driscoll previously managed enterprise-wide technical governance, expert development, and complex-loss response while advising insurers and law firms on high-exposure claims. Mr. Driscoll led multidisciplinary engineering and investigative practices, established national standards and training programs, strengthened litigation defensibility, and expanded expert capabilities and geographic coverage. Earlier in his career, he directed regional and national fire and explosion operations, managing major-loss investigations and driving growth and performance. He served for 12 years in municipal fire investigation leadership roles, conducting origin-and-cause investigations and enforcing fire codes across a wide range of occupancies.

Mr. Driscoll is an International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and a certified National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 Fire Investigator.

Primary Areas of Consulting

  • Major Fire & Explosion Investigation Leadership
  • Portfolio Company Operations & Governance
  • Turnaround & Performance Improvement
  • P&L and Practice Leadership
  • Complex Loss & Litigation Support
  • Expert Witness Oversight & Risk Management
  • NFPA 921 / 1033 / 1321 Compliance
  • Multi-Disciplinary Technical Governance
  • Senior Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI)
NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

Education

Bachelor of Fire Science, University of New Haven
Associate of Science, Fire and Occupational Safety, University of New Haven

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